Alder — European

Alnus glutinosa

Alder — European (Alnus glutinosa) is a tree suited to the Colorado Front Range, rated "Conditionally Recommended" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List. It matures to about 40–60 ft tall and 20–40 ft wide, and needs medium to high water.

medium to high water40–60 ft tall and 20–40 ft wide

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Alder — European (Alnus glutinosa) — (c) Douglas Goldman, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Douglas Goldman

Alder — European (Alnus glutinosa) — mature form — (c) Tom Norton, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Tom Norton

Alder — European (Alnus glutinosa) — foliage — (c) Andreas Rockstein, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

Alder — European (Alnus glutinosa) — bloom — (c) guywallbanks, some rights reserved (CC BY)

Alder — European (Alnus glutinosa) — fall color — (c) guywallbanks, some rights reserved (CC BY)

At a glance

Rating: Conditionally Recommended
Botanical name: Alnus glutinosa
Variety / cultivar: European
Type: Tree
Mature size: 40–60 ft tall and 20–40 ft wide
Water needs: medium to high water
Colorado native: No
Foliage: Deciduous
Soil: clay, loam
Soil pH: 6.0–8.2
Hail tolerance: moderate
Wind tolerance: moderate
Salt tolerance: moderate
Good for: rain garden

Site factors to consider

Critical: Cold Hardiness

Frequently asked questions

Is Alder — European good for the Colorado Front Range?: Yes. Alder — European is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a tree suited to Colorado's Front Range, rated "Conditionally Recommended" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List.
How big does Alder — European get?: It matures to about 40–60 ft tall and 20–40 ft wide.
How much water does Alder — European need?: It needs medium to high water once established.
Is Alder — European native to Colorado?: No — it is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.

Alder — European

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At a glance

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Frequently asked questions

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